2020 Ram ProMaster

Is the 2020 Ram ProMaster Right for You?

What Is It and Who Is It For?

The 2020 Ram ProMaster is a full-size commercial van that seats up to three people. It’s meant for drivers who need to haul more cargo than a pickup truck or regular minivan can handle. Buyers can choose from multiple available roofs and wheelbases, as well as flexible cargo options.

What Makes It Unique?

Unlike other full-size cargo vans, the ProMaster only comes with front-wheel drive, not rear-wheel drive.

ProMaster vs. Other Rams

In Ram’s van lineup, the full-size ProMaster sits above the compact ProMaster City.

Ram ProMaster vs. Competition

Cargo vans aren’t very popular, but there are a few competitors in the class that compete with the ProMaster:

• Ford Transit: Can be fitted with extra convenience features and all-wheel drive.

• Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: The most luxurious and tech-forward choice in the segment.

• Nissan NV: Can be fitted with a more powerful V8 engine with better towing capacity.

Is the 2020 Model Year Right for You?

Changes for 2020

• Three new ProMaster vans, each with 136-inch wheelbase, have joined the lineup.

• Towing capacity increases to 7,110 pounds with available towing package.

2020 Ram ProMaster vs. Older ProMasters

Ram may have added a few new versions of the ProMaster to the lineup for the 2020 model year, but the cargo van hasn’t been fully redesigned since the 2014 model year. That means any ProMaster model from 2014 to 2020 will have similar features and look similar. You could save money by choosing a used ProMaster.

You can find used Ram ProMasters with Carfax’s used car listings. Each used car comes with a free Carfax vehicle history report.

Research the Ram ProMaster from other model years

Which 2020 Ram ProMaster Trim Is the Best Value?

Original starting price, including destination charge:

• 1500 Cargo: $32,940

• 2500 Cargo: $35,840

• 3500 Cargo: $37,590

• 2500 Window: $38,690

• 3500 Window: $42,540

We recommend the 1500 Cargo trim. Similar to heavy-duty pickup trucks, the 1500, 2500, and 3500 denominations denote capability. With a 5,100-pound towing capacity and 4,000-pound payload capacity, the 1500 Cargo should meet the needs of most buyers.

Find a used Ram ProMaster 1500 Cargo

If you need windows on the sides of your van, you’ll have to go with a Window trim.

2020 Ram ProMaster Performance

Engine Options

The ProMaster has one engine option:

• 280-horsepower 3.6-liter V6 engine with a 6-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive

Compared with the class? The ProMaster’s V6 is one of the most powerful standard engines in the class. Some competitors, like the Ford Transit and Nissan NV, have more-powerful available engines.

Fuel Economy

Compared with the class? The EPA does not provide fuel-economy figures for the ProMaster.

2020 Ram ProMaster Safety Ratings & Features

Neither the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration nor the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety had crash-tested the 2020 ProMaster as of this writing.

Key Standard Features

• Only what’s federally mandated (airbags, etc.)

2020 Ram ProMaster Interior

Cabin Storage and Features

• Cupholders: 3 front

• Cabin storage areas: Glovebox, front door pockets, dashboard-mounted storage

Compared with the class? Below-average for the class.

Cargo Space

• There’s from 259 to 463 cubic feet behind the front seats, depending on the trim.

Compared with the class? The ProMaster ranks near the bottom of its class.

Seating Space

Compared with the class? Competitors like the Ford Transit and Nissan NV are available in passenger body styles that can seat up to 15 people. The ProMaster’s maximum seating capacity of three people lags well behind its main rivals.

2020 Ram ProMaster Warranty

• 3 years / 36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper. Covers many parts and systems but doesn’t include consumables such as brakes, tires, wiper blades, shocks, or struts.

• 5 years / 60,000 miles powertrain. Covers major engine and transmission components.

• Both warranties are measured from the date the first owner purchases the car and are transferable to used-car buyers.

Compared with the class? Average for the segment.